Govt eases loan licence requirement for 'outsourced' sterilisation of medical gearMedical device makers now avoid loan licenses for outsourced sterilization services. This change simplifies business while industry leaders...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
In 1919, a Harvard graduate secretly became a spy in Germany. He warned the world about Hitler and Holocaust, 20 years before World War IIWinthrop Pickard Bell, a Harvard-trained philosopher and secret British intelligence agent, warned about the growing Nazi threat years befo...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
In 1964, NASA first tracked a satellite with lasers; the method later helped measure sea-level rise and ice lossIn 1964, NASA researchers made history by tracking a satellite for the first time using a laser beam. Leveraging spare radar components and...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Sebi introduces IT Resilience Index for market infrastructure institutions: Here's what you need to knowSEBI has introduced an IT Resilience Index for market infrastructure institutions to strengthen critical systems, cybersecurity and operati...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Jaish-e-Mohammed’s Bahawalpur terror base restored after damage in Operation Sindoor: ReportJaish-e-Mohammed's headquarters in Bahawalpur is back in action after extensive renovations at the Markaz Subhanallah complex over the past...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Japan earthquake injures 37, disrupts trains and ruptures water pipe in TokyoA moderate earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday morning. At least thirty-seven people sustained injuries from panic and falls. Trai...
23 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spreading at a terrifying speed — and experts say it hasn’t peakedThe Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is accelerating rapidly. Many infections remain undetected, making the true scale unknown. This outbrea...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
In 1856, a 23-Year-old widow became America’s first female detective. Years later, she helped save former US president Abraham Lincoln’s lifeKate Warne became America's first female detective in 1856. She proved her skills investigating a major theft for the Adams Express Company...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
JP Nadda reviews H1N1 influenza situation; calls for continued vigilance, robust surveillanceUnion Health Minister J P Nadda reviewed the H1N1 influenza situation and national preparedness measures. He stressed the need for continue...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Alaska plane crash: 8 dead after charter plane crashes near radar siteA charter plane carrying eight people crashed near a remote radar site. The aircraft was en route to Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Ai...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
China's robot traffic cops cannot fine but will politely ask you to wear helmet instead; built to work without any break, they can spot violations through rush hour and poor weatherChina's traffic robot cops cannot fine or arrest violators but issue polite warnings instead, and are built to work through rush hour, poor...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Russian missile, drone barrage kills at least 16 in Ukraine's Kyiv regionRussia launched a massive overnight aerial assault on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. The attack, involving missiles and drones, resulted in at le...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
China puts robocops on traffic duty, minus the arrest powersThe robocop uses cameras, radar and onboard computing to identify riders without helmets, e-bikes carrying passengers, vehicles stopping ov...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Delhi-NCR Weather Today: Will it rain in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram & Ghaziabad? Check IMD forecastDelhi-NCR weather today: Delhi-NCR has witnessed heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing much-needed relief from hot and humid conditions. T...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
US warns Siemens devices can be hacked amid fears Iran is breaching water plantsUS agencies issued a warning about hackers targeting Siemens devices. These devices are crucial for operating water and other critical infr...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
INCOIS issues swell surge warning along Kerala, south TN coastINCOIS issued a swell surge warning for Kerala and nearby regions. High period swells from the southern Indian Ocean will impact coastal ar...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
India bonds sink on RBI's early close of FX swap facilityThe Indian government bond market experienced a dip in demand on Monday, leading to higher yields. In an unexpected move, the central bank ...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.35 PM IST